Lomu to Start Against Calvisano

8 December 2005 00:00

Jonah Lomu will start his first match for Cardiff Blues as they take on Calvisano in the Heineken Cup this Saturday (kick off 2pm).

Cardiff Blues season ticket holders had the chance to meet the Kiwi superstar in last week's Meet the New Players evening and supporters can still get tickets for the return match in what is expected to be the giant wingers much anticipated home debut on Saturday 17 December, 3:00pm kick off. Call the Cardiff Blues ticket office on 029 2030 2030 or buy online at /tickets

Xavier Rush returns to the starting XV after recovering from his shoulder injury while Gethin Jenkins also appears in the squad for the first time this season following his shoulder operation.

The Cardiff Blues can also confirm to avoid a clash with the Melrose Sevens, Edinburgh Gunners' fixture against Cardiff Blues has been put back to Sunday 9, April 4.00pm kick off at Murrayfield.

To celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished Guinness PRO12 Pack Bar, the world famous Irish brewer will be offering supporters free pints of the black stuff ahead of Saturday's clash with Ulster.

'TACKLE' - the first-ever joint community rugby initiative between the four professional teams in Wales has been launched (today Weds 19th October) bringing an inspiring new rugby education programme to young people in Communities First areas. Partners in the project were joined by Wales' star rugby internationals Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets) and Hallam Amos (Newport Gwent Dragons), for the launch at Aberdare Community School.

The Welsh Rugby Union, together with Pro Rugby Wales, has secured significantly improved insurance cover for all registered players, coaches and referees at each of its member clubs and regions at reduced costs -working with Aon, one of the world's largest insurance brokers and risk advisors.

The Welsh Rugby Union, together with Pro Rugby Wales, has secured significantly improved insurance cover for all registered players, coaches and referees at each of its member clubs and regions at reduced costs -working with Aon, one of the world's largest insurance brokers and risk advisors.